BioPsychoSocial

By Kayla & Jordan

A nurse and a therapist investigate all things weird, creepy, and criminal from a medical and psychological perspective.... more

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June 01, 2020S1:E9 – Sarah Winchester
What have you heard about Sarah Winchester and her Mystery House, known to her as "Llanada Villa"? What would you do with limitless amounts of money? Kayla reviews the life of Sarah, who was born in our home state of Connecticut, and how the legends leave out her brilliance, innovation, and philanthropy.
References:
Bbc religions - spiritualism: History of modern spiritualism. (2009, October 28). https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/spiritualism/history/history.shtml
Hardman, R. (n.d.). New haven heiress sarah winchester the subject of a new horror film. https://www.wnpr.org/post/new-haven-heiress-sarah-winchester-subject-new-horror-film
Loofbourow, L. (2018, February 6). The sexist myth of the winchester mystery house. https://theweek.com/articles/752993/sexist-myth-winchester-mystery-house
Sarah winchester. (2019, April 26). Biography. https://www.biography.com/personality/sarah-winchester
Wagner, R. A. (n.d.). The truth about sarah winchester |. http://sarahdev.thetruthaboutshakespeare.com/
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May 18, 2020 S1:E8 – Freak Shows
Today Jordan explains the medical ailments behind some common conditions seen during (the very problematic era of) freak shows.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, Hormone Health Network (acromegaly)
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May 05, 2020Lockdown Special: Fetal Abduction
This lockdown special, Kayla is again joined by her sister Alexis to regale you with tales of women so desperate to be mothers, they're willing to jury-rig a C-section to snatch a baby. Originally recorded March 21, 2020
Bartlette, D. R. (2019, June 14). Fetal abductors: They would kill for a baby. Medium. https://medium.com/@delanirbartlette/fetal-abductors-they-would-kill-for-a-baby-523fb89ad35c
Epstein, K., Farzan, A. N., & Brice-Saddler, M. (2019, June 14). A baby cut from his slain mother’s womb needed a ‘miracle.’ Weeks later, he died. Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/crime-law/2019/06/14/baby-cut-his-slain-mothers-womb-needed-miracle-weeks-later-he-died/
Pregnant woman’s murder shocks Chicago but experts say such cases are rare. (2019, May 17). The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/16/pregnant-womans-shocks-chicago-but-experts-say-such-cases-are-rare
St. Estephe, R. (2011, October 17). Unknown gender history: Earliest known cesarean kidnapping: winifred ransom, perp / margaret sweeney, victim – pennsylvania 1974. Unknown Gender History. https://unknownmisandry.blogspot.com/2012/04/earliest-known-cesearean-kidnapping.html
Thy womb undone: Shedding some light on fetal abductions. (2019, August 23). True Crime Forensics. https://truecrimeforensics.com/thy-womb-undone-shedding-some-light-on-fetal-abductions/
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April 20, 2020S1:E7 – Candace Newmaker/Rebirthing Therapy
We're back and we missed you! This episode, Kayla explores the defunct rebirthing therapy and how it lead to the tragic death of 10-year-old Candace Newmaker. Now you be safe out there, apple tits.
Sources:
Crowder, C., & Lowe, P. (2000, October 29). Her name was Candace: Promises broken, a killing in therapy, a life erased. Denver Rocky Mountain News. https://culteducation.com/group/1115-rebirthing/17893-her-name-was-candace.html
Rebirthing breathwork international—Leonard orr. https://www.rebirthingbreathwork.com
Singer, M. T., & Lalich, J. (1996). “Crazy” therapies: What are they?, do they work? (pp. 23–45). Jossey-Bass.
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April 06, 2020Lockdown Special: MacDonald Triad
A special lockdown bonus with Kayla and special guest, her sister Alexis. We discuss the mystical MacDonald Triad, which many purport to be a predictor of violence, especially with serial killers. But is it accurate? Get your pitchforks out.
And stay healthy, please.
Sources:
Grafman, J., Schwab, K., Warden, D., Pridgen, A., Brown, H. R., & Salazar, A. M. (1996). Frontal Lobe Injuries, Violence, and Aggression: A Report of the Vietnam Head Injury Study. Neurology, 46(5), 1231–1231. https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.46.5.1231
Leary, T., Southard, L., Hill, J., & Ashman, J. (2017). The Macdonald Triad Revisited: An Empirical Assessment of Relationships between Triadic Elements and Parental Abuse in Serial Killers. North American Journal of Psychology, 19(3), 627.
Macdonald, J. M. (1963). The threat to kill. American Journal of Psychiatry, 120(2), 125–130. https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.120.2.125
Parfitt, C. H., & Alleyne, E. (2018). Not the sum of its parts: A critical review of the macdonald triad. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 1524838018764164. https://doi.org/10.1177/1524838018764164
Ramsland, K. (2012). Triad of Evil. Psychology Today. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/shadow-boxing/201203/triad-evil
Yarnell, H. (1940). Firesetting in children. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 10(2), 272–286. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-0025.1940.tb05690.x
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March 23, 2020S1:E6 – Rosemary Kennedy
On this episode, Jordan explains the life of Rosemary Kennedy, a famous recipient of then-popular prefrontal lobotomies. Lobotomies were used to treat a variety of mental illnesses and behavioral "issues."
Sources:
Gordon, M. (2015, October 6). ‘Rosemary: The hidden kennedy daughter,’ by kate clifford larson. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/11/books/review/rosemary-the-hidden-kennedy-daughter-by-kate-clifford-larson.html
Rosemary Kennedy | jfk library. https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/the-kennedy-family/rosemary-kennedy
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March 16, 2020 S1:E5 – Radium Girls
Jordan explores the Radium Girls, women who worked in the watch making industry who were exposed to toxic levels of radium without proper protective equipment, some of whom worked in Waterbury, CT. As if you didn't have enough to rage about right now.
Sources:
Roberts, W. C. (2017). Facts and ideas from anywhere. Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center), 30(4), 481–490.
The radium girls. (2017, April 25). Atomic Heritage Foundation. https://www.atomicheritage.org/history/radium-girls
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February 24, 2020 S1:E4 – The Sodder Family
Join us as Jordan recounts the story of the Sodder Family, who lost nearly all of their children in a mysterious house fire in the 1940s. Surely they couldn't have survived...or could they?
Source:
Abbott, K. (2012, December 25). The children who went up in smoke. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/
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37min
February 10, 2020S1:E3 – JonBenet Ramsey
Jordan explores the case that got her into true crime: JonBenet Ramsey. Since JonBenet's death in 1996, this mystery has everyone in the United States and across the globe making wild speculations, involving everyone from Santa Claus to Katy Perry. What are your theories?
General warning: audio is a little off in this one!
TW: Child abuse/murder
Sources:
JonBenét Ramsey case timeline. (1999, October 16). The Denver Post. https://www.denverpost.com/1999/10/16/jonbenet-ramsey-case-timeline-1999/
Jonbenet Ramsey Murder Fast Facts. (2018, December 18). CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2013/08/29/us/jonbenet-ramsey-murder-fast-facts/index.html
Meyer, J. E. (1996). Autopsy Report: JonBenet Ramsey. Office of the Boulder County Coroner.
Wittmer, C. (n.d.). All the Theories About Who Really Killed JonBenét Ramsey. Business Insider. Retrieved February 10, 2020, from https://www.businessinsider.com/who-killed-jonbenet-ramsey-theories-2017-4
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44min
January 27, 2020 S1:E2 – Satanic Panic/Fells Acres Daycare
Today Kayla explores the Satanic Panic/Satanic Ritual Abuse scandal of the late '70's and early '80s in the United States. We dive more specifically into the Fells Acres Daycare trial, which took place in Malden, Massachusetts. We also take some shots at Anita Bryant and defend metalheads. TW: Sexual abuse.
References:
Chatelle, B. (n.d.). A fells acres chronology. http://forthilldesign.com/_fellsacres/amichron.html
Daly, C. B. (1995, May 30). Day care and sex abuse: An appeal reopens wounds, renews debate. Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1995/05/30/day-care-and-sex-abuse-an-appeal-reopens-wounds-renews-debate/4c68724d-5886-4c93-92f8-9e5414047a32/
Haberman, C. (2016, April 17). When Dungeons & Dragons Set Off a 'Moral Panic'. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/18/us/when-dungeons-dragons-set-off-a-moral-panic.html.
Kohn, D. (1999, June 2). Family accused: The amiraults’ story. FAMILY ACCUSED: THE AMIRAULTS’ STORY. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/family-accused-the-amiraults-story/
Robbins, W. (1980, August 18). Brilliant Computer Student Dies from Gun Wound; Intellectual Fantasy Game. New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/1980/08/18/archives/brilliant-computer-student-dies-from-gun-wound-intellectual-fantasy.html
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